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'''Ellsworth County''' (county code '''EW''') is a [[U.S. county|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Kansas]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the county population was 6,497.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/20/20053.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 24, 2014}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] and most populous city is [[Ellsworth, Kansas|Ellsworth]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> |
'''Ellsworth County''' (county code '''EW''') is a [[U.S. county|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Kansas]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the county population was 6,497.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/20/20053.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 24, 2014}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] and most populous city is [[Ellsworth, Kansas|Ellsworth]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2011-05-31 |df= }}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Ellsworth County's population was estimated to be 6,332 in the year 2006, a decrease of 199, or -3.0%, over the previous six years.<ref name="2006CoEst">{{Cite web| |
Ellsworth County's population was estimated to be 6,332 in the year 2006, a decrease of 199, or -3.0%, over the previous six years.<ref name="2006CoEst">{{Cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/estimates.php |title=Population Estimates |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division }}{{dead link|date=December 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Annual estimates of the population to 2006-07-01. Released 2007-03-22. Six year change is from 2000-07-01 to 2006-07-01.</ref> |
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As of the [[United States Census, 2000|U.S. Census in 2000]],<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> there were 6,525 people, 2,481 households, and 1,639 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 9 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 3,228 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (2/km²). The [[Race (United States Census)|racial makeup]] of the county was 93.67% [[White American|White]], 3.56% [[Black American|Black]] or [[African American]], 0.48% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 0.25% [[Asian American|Asian]], 0.02% [[Pacific Islander American|Pacific Islander]], 0.86% from other races, and 1.18% from [[Multiracial|two or more races]]. [[Hispanic]] or [[Latino]] of any race were 3.59% of the population. |
As of the [[United States Census, 2000|U.S. Census in 2000]],<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}</ref> there were 6,525 people, 2,481 households, and 1,639 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 9 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 3,228 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (2/km²). The [[Race (United States Census)|racial makeup]] of the county was 93.67% [[White American|White]], 3.56% [[Black American|Black]] or [[African American]], 0.48% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 0.25% [[Asian American|Asian]], 0.02% [[Pacific Islander American|Pacific Islander]], 0.86% from other races, and 1.18% from [[Multiracial|two or more races]]. [[Hispanic]] or [[Latino]] of any race were 3.59% of the population. |
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There were 2,481 [[household]]s out of which 27.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.20% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.90% were non-families. 31.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.88. |
There were 2,481 [[household]]s out of which 27.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.20% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.90% were non-families. 31.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.88. |
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==Law and government== |
==Law and government== |
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Ellsworth County was a prohibition, or [[dry county|"dry"]], county until the [[Kansas Constitution]] was amended in 1986. Voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink, with a 30% food sales requirement.<ref>{{Cite web| |
Ellsworth County was a prohibition, or [[dry county|"dry"]], county until the [[Kansas Constitution]] was amended in 1986. Voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink, with a 30% food sales requirement.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ksrevenue.org/abcwetdrymap.htm |title=Map of Wet and Dry Counties |publisher=Alcoholic Beverage Control, Kansas Department of Revenue |date=November 2006 |accessdate=2007-12-28 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071008013617/http://www.ksrevenue.org/abcwetdrymap.htm |archivedate=2007-10-08 |df= }}</ref> |
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== Education == |
== Education == |
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Revision as of 03:15, 23 December 2016
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Coordinates: 38°39′16″N 98°12′46″W / 38.6544°N 98.2128°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
Founded | February 26, 1867 |
Named for | Fort Ellsworth |
Seat | Ellsworth |
Largest city | Ellsworth |
Area | |
• Total | 723 sq mi (1,870 km2) |
• Land | 716 sq mi (1,850 km2) |
• Water | 7.4 sq mi (19 km2) 1.0% |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 6,497 |
• Density | 9.1/sq mi (3.5/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 1st |
Website | EllsworthCounty.org |
Ellsworth County (county code EW) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 6,497.[1] Its county seat and most populous city is Ellsworth.[2]
History
Early history
For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America were inhabited by tribes of nomadic Native Americans. They developed a complex culture based on using the bison as their main source of food, and adopting horses in the 17th century from Spanish colonists.
From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America both east and west of the Mississippi River. In 1762, after losing the French and Indian War to Great Britain, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau. In 1763 France ceded its territories east of the Mississippi River to Great Britain.
It regained the western territory under Napoleon, who sold it in 1803 to the United States in the Louisiana Purchase. He had decided to get rid of the New World territories after failing to regain control of Saint-Domingue, where a slave rebellion had toppled colonial control. In 1804 Haiti declared independence as the second republic of the Western Hemisphere.
The Plains Indians retained control of much of their territory until the late 19th century, giving way finally before superior United States arms and technology. Their territories were invaded by settlers, and crossed by the development of improved routes for settlers' emigrant wagon trains to the West Coast, followed by more permanent construction of transcontinental railroads. These brought tens of thousands of settlers to the Plains.
19th century
In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France, but keeping title to about 7,500 square miles. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.
In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized; and in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. Ellsworth County was established February 26, 1867. The county was named after the old Fort Ellsworth, named in honor of 2nd Lieutenant Allen Ellsworth of the 7th Iowa Cavalry (Company H), who supervised construction of the fort in 1864 during the American Civil War.[3] On November 17, 1866, the fort was renamed Fort Harker in honor of General Charles Garrison Harker who had died on June 27, 1864, from wounds received in an abortive offensive action in the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. The fort was subsequently moved to a new site about one mile to the northeast, and the old fort's remaining buildings were ordered torn down in June 1867.[citation needed]
In the later 19th century, this area became known for cattle ranching and cattle drives. Town life was often riotous with cowboys celebrating after long drives.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 723 square miles (1,870 km2), of which 716 square miles (1,850 km2) is land and 7.4 square miles (19 km2) (1.0%) is water.[4] It is intersected by the Smoky Hill River.[5]
Adjacent counties
- Lincoln County (north)
- Saline County (east)
- McPherson County (southeast)
- Rice County (south)
- Barton County (southwest)
- Russell County (northwest)
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1870 | 1,185 | — | |
1880 | 8,494 | 616.8% | |
1890 | 9,272 | 9.2% | |
1900 | 9,626 | 3.8% | |
1910 | 10,444 | 8.5% | |
1920 | 10,379 | −0.6% | |
1930 | 10,132 | −2.4% | |
1940 | 9,855 | −2.7% | |
1950 | 8,465 | −14.1% | |
1960 | 7,677 | −9.3% | |
1970 | 6,146 | −19.9% | |
1980 | 6,640 | 8.0% | |
1990 | 6,586 | −0.8% | |
2000 | 6,525 | −0.9% | |
2010 | 6,497 | −0.4% | |
2015 (est.) | 6,343 | [6] | −2.4% |
U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9] 1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[1] |
Ellsworth County's population was estimated to be 6,332 in the year 2006, a decrease of 199, or -3.0%, over the previous six years.[11]
As of the U.S. Census in 2000,[12] there were 6,525 people, 2,481 households, and 1,639 families residing in the county. The population density was 9 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 3,228 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.67% White, 3.56% Black or African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.86% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.59% of the population.
There were 2,481 households out of which 27.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.20% were married couples living together, 6.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.90% were non-families. 31.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the county the population was spread out with 21.40% under the age of 18, 7.30% from 18 to 24, 27.10% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 20.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 111.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,772, and the median income for a family was $44,360. Males had a median income of $30,110 versus $20,486 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,569. About 4.00% of families and 7.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.50% of those under age 18 and 11.10% of those age 65 or over.
Law and government
Ellsworth County was a prohibition, or "dry", county until the Kansas Constitution was amended in 1986. Voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink, with a 30% food sales requirement.[13]
Education
Unified school districts
Communities
Cities
Unincorporated communities
- Black Wolf
- Carneiro
- Delight
- Elkhorn
- Langley
- Venango
- Yankee Run
Ghost towns
- Arcola[14]
- Terra Cotta
- Frantz
- Midway
Townships
Ellsworth County is divided into nineteen townships. The city of Ellsworth is considered governmentally independent and is excluded from the census figures for the townships. In the following table, the population center is the largest city (or cities) included in that township's population total, if it is of a significant size.
Township | FIPS | Population center |
Population | Population density /km² (/sq mi) |
Land area km² (sq mi) |
Water area km² (sq mi) |
Water % | Geographic coordinates |
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Ash Creek | 02575 | 58 | 1 (2) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.51% | 38°39′17″N 98°12′47″W / 38.65472°N 98.21306°W | |
Black Wolf | 07025 | 87 | 1 (2) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.10% | 38°44′40″N 98°19′33″W / 38.74444°N 98.32583°W | |
Carneiro | 10800 | 57 | 1 (2) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.36% | 38°45′2″N 97°59′46″W / 38.75056°N 97.99611°W | |
Clear Creek | 13725 | 91 | 1 (3) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.17% | 38°44′10″N 98°6′16″W / 38.73611°N 98.10444°W | |
Columbia | 15025 | 60 | 1 (2) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.04% | 38°50′5″N 98°18′50″W / 38.83472°N 98.31389°W | |
Ellsworth | 20525 | 797 | 9 (23) | 88 (34) | 0 (0) | 0.23% | 38°43′6″N 98°10′58″W / 38.71833°N 98.18278°W | |
Empire | 21150 | 174 | 1 (3) | 171 (66) | 14 (6) | 7.79% | 38°39′6″N 98°1′7″W / 38.65167°N 98.01861°W | |
Garfield | 25575 | 27 | 0 (1) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.30% | 38°50′9″N 98°6′42″W / 38.83583°N 98.11167°W | |
Green Garden | 28600 | Lorraine | 211 | 2 (6) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.22% | 38°33′30″N 98°19′19″W / 38.55833°N 98.32194°W |
Langley | 38600 | 76 | 1 (2) | 92 (35) | 2 (1) | 1.86% | 38°35′33″N 97°58′15″W / 38.59250°N 97.97083°W | |
Lincoln | 40675 | 62 | 1 (2) | 95 (37) | 0 (0) | 0.22% | 38°39′8″N 98°18′0″W / 38.65222°N 98.30000°W | |
Mulberry | 49050 | 44 | 0 (1) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.24% | 38°50′5″N 97°58′28″W / 38.83472°N 97.97444°W | |
Noble | 50825 | 90 | 1 (3) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.04% | 38°44′51″N 98°25′33″W / 38.74750°N 98.42583°W | |
Palacky | 54100 | 63 | 1 (2) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.08% | 38°38′51″N 98°25′56″W / 38.64750°N 98.43222°W | |
Sherman | 64950 | 65 | 1 (2) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.22% | 38°49′21″N 98°13′7″W / 38.82250°N 98.21861°W | |
Thomas | 70450 | 72 | 1 (2) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.21% | 38°33′56″N 98°11′33″W / 38.56556°N 98.19250°W | |
Trivoli | 71525 | 55 | 1 (2) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.38% | 38°35′7″N 98°4′23″W / 38.58528°N 98.07306°W | |
Valley | 72800 | Holyrood | 577 | 6 (16) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.14% | 38°34′22″N 98°24′56″W / 38.57278°N 98.41556°W |
Wilson | 79700 | Wilson | 894 | 10 (25) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.06% | 38°49′34″N 98°27′23″W / 38.82611°N 98.45639°W |
Sources: "Census 2000 U.S. Gazetteer Files". U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division.[permanent dead link] |
See also
- Kanopolis State Park and Kanopolis Lake
- Mushroom Rock State Park
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Ellsworth County, Kansas
- Community information for Kansas
- Kansas locations by per capita income
- List of counties in Kansas
- List of townships in Kansas
- List of cities in Kansas
- List of unincorporated communities in Kansas
- List of ghost towns in Kansas
References
- ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ Ripley, George; Dana, Charles A., eds. (1879). The American Cyclopædia. .
- ^ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
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- ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
- ^ "Population Estimates". U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division.[permanent dead link] Annual estimates of the population to 2006-07-01. Released 2007-03-22. Six year change is from 2000-07-01 to 2006-07-01.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
{{cite web}}
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Further reading
- History of the State of Kansas; William G. Cutler; A.T. Andreas Publisher; 1883. (Online HTML eBook)
- Kansas : A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc; 3 Volumes; Frank W. Blackmar; Standard Publishing Co; 944 / 955 / 824 pages; 1912. (Volume1 - Download 54MB PDF eBook),(Volume2 - Download 53MB PDF eBook), (Volume3 - Download 33MB PDF eBook)
External links
- County
- Other
- Ellsworth County Independent Reporter (local newspaper)
- Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (Ellsworth County)
- Maps